memorial day

To those who have served and sacrificed their lives so that our great nation may remain

"the land of the free"...

THANK YOU

fit food: quinoa scramble

With my recent obsession of the superfood quinoa, I have been experimenting in the kitchen.  Substituting and incorporating quinoa in different dishes has been a delightfully delicious project.  Prepare the quinoa as you would for the Super Salad and keep it on hand to snack on, use as a side dish combined with veggies, or use in a scramble for super eggs.  These would be a yummy addition at your next brunch.

Quinoa Scramble (serves 1)

2 eggs
¼ C of prepared quinoa
¼ of an avocado
2 T grated Parmesan
S & P

Prepare scrambled eggs.  When the eggs are partially cooked, add the quinoa and 1 T of Parm.  Continue to cook until quinoa is heated and the eggs are thoroughly cooked.  Season to taste with S & P.  Top with remaining Parm and avocado.

Enjoy!

style board: pantone sweet lilac boho dining room

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Although I am not a purple person, even if it is the cosmic color of Sagittarius, me likey Sweet Lilac from the Pantone Spring 2012 Color Report.  And I'm so diggin it in a dining room! 

Lilac, violet, grey and gold.  A little glitz; the DIY lacquered "sideboard" with accents of gold, with a lot of Boho.

Product sources available upon request, TCSTYLIST1@GMAIL.COM

sweet lilac interiors

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sweet lilac home décor, low & high

This weeks color from the Pantone Spring 2012 Color Report is Sweet Lilac.  A pinkish purple that depending on the tone, can be soft and delicate or vivid and bold.

décor sites:  Anthropologie, SilverRidgeStudio @ Etsy, Rugs USA, Lamps Plus, ABC Carpet & Home

fit food: super salad, quinoa & lentils

Quinoa, a protein and fiber rich whole grain with slimming superpowers.

 

Lentils, a fat burning, protein packed legume.

 

Jicama, a belly flatenning, C-packed, fiber rich root.

 

Red Bell Pepper, with A, C, E and Lycopene, a skin loving superfood. 

Olive Oil, heart loving and healthful with slimming benefits.

the recipe...

Super Salad

1 C quinoa

1¾ C of chicken broth

1 Clove of garlic, crushed

1 C lentils

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1½ T fresh lemon juice

1½ T Champagne vinegar

1 T fresh orange juice

¼ C olive oil

S & P

Zest of 1 lemon

½ C diced red bell pepper

½ C shredded jicama

Cook quinoa in broth with garlic.  Let come to a boil then simmer covered on med-low for 15 to 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.  Quinoa should have a "pop" to it when done.  Let sit covered for about 5 minutes.

Cook lentils in 3 to 4 C of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15-20 minutes.  Check for doneness.  Should be firm, not mushy.

Whisk together Dijon mustard, juices, vinegar, olive oil and S & P to taste.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Be super and enjoy!

fit foods: coming tomorrow, super salad

Unless you have been sleeping under a rock for the past decade, you know that quinoa is the most super of the super foods. And lentils, well they are pretty darn super in and of themselves.  I have created a Super Salad with these two super foods, plus a couple of others, that would keep the Avengers avenging 24-7!

However, Dog Faced Boy and I are heading to the horses early today, so you will have to wait until tomorrow...